Tag Archives: Builders’ Merchant Federation

Group managing director of the Frank Key Group, James Norton, has been appointed sector chair of the Builders Merchants Federation’s (BMF) Finance Forum. The Finance Forum discusses outcomes aligned with Budget announcements and major financial developments that impact on the sector. Norton joined Frank Key in 2005 as finance director …

The BMF (Builders Merchant Federation) has revealed its two charity partners for 2025; the trade body will be raising money for Variety, the Children’s Charity and The Educational Frontier Trust (TEFT). Variety works to improve the lives of children and young people throughout the UK who are sick, disabled or …

Primaflow F&P, a distributor of plumbing, heating and bathroom materials, has announced it is the latest in a growing cohort of plumbing and heating specialists to join the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF). The company supports 4,500 independent merchants, distributing around 12,500 products on its own fleet of over 100 vehicles.  …

Martin Stables, CEO of the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG), has been confirmed as one of three industry speakers at the BMF Members’ Annual Conference in September 18-19. Stables joined the IBMG as CCO in 2021, following over 20 years in the industry with Saint-Gobain’s Merchanting brands. He was appointed …

Alpesh Paleja, lead economist in the CBI’s economics team, has been confirmed to speak at the BMF Members’ Annual Conference on September 19. Paleja’s role at the CBI focuses on the UK economy and leading its work on the economic forecast.  She oversees analytical work across the team – including …

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has further enhanced its training and development team with two key appointments Jason Huddlestone has joined as training, learning and development manager and Marianna Peet is the BMF’s new apprenticeship manager. John Newcomb, CEO of the BMF, said: “These appointments will strengthen our resources in …

The Builder’s Merchant Federation’s (BMF) CEO, John Newcomb, has expressed his disappointment with the chancellor’s Spring budget. He explained that the budget is a “missed opportunity to get Britain building again”, and is designed to buy short term electronical support as opposed to promoting the long-term economic success of the …

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has announced its conference and awards will take place on September 18-19, at the Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue at Hinckley Island in Leicestershire. It is operating under the theme of “Building a Material Difference”, the BMF Conference and Awards will be hosted by the …

West Fraser has been recognised by the Builders’ Merchant Federation for their excellent relationship with the builders’ merchant community. The Builders’ Merchant Federation has compiled a list of Top 100 Supplier Influencers in the merchant sector which is based on involvement, presence and commitment to the industry. West Fraser has …